Supplement to the Catalogue of Fine Chinese Books

Author: Wang Zhongmin
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Publish Date: 1997-12-01
Features: This book is a continuation of "A Brief Introduction to Chinese Rare Books" by the renowned expert in bibliographical and paleographical studies, Professor Wang Zhongmin. It includes over 770 entries in the History section, covering nine categories such as chronicles, annals, miscellaneous histories, biographies, political treatises, geography, inscriptions and rubbings, and bibliographies. There are nearly 10 entries in the Philosophy section. The editorial style is largely consistent with the "Main Compilation." Categories, titles, editions, volumes, authors, prefaces, and postfaces are clearly presented, making it highly valuable as a reference. Among the entries, those on local gazettes are particularly numerous.